Property tax appeal guides
Straight answers on how assessments work, how to prove your home is over-valued, and how to file — reviewed for accuracy by our appeal specialists.
How to Read Your Property Assessment Notice
A plain-language guide to every line on your property assessment notice — what each term means, how to spot errors, and the review steps to take before the value becomes your tax bill.
Property Tax Exemptions Homeowners Most Often Miss
Most property tax exemptions must be claimed, not granted automatically. Here are the ones homeowners overlook most often and how to file for them.
Assessed Value vs. Market Value: What the Difference Means for Your Tax Bill
Your tax bill is built on assessed value, not on what your home would sell for. Here is how the two numbers differ, why the gap matters, and how to tell if you are overpaying.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Wisconsin
A plain-English guide to challenging your Wisconsin property assessment — from the Open Book period through the Board of Review — without guessing at deadlines.
What Happens After You File a Property Tax Appeal
A stage-by-stage guide to the acknowledgment, review, possible settlement, hearing, decision, and further-appeal steps that follow once your appeal is filed.
What Evidence Do You Need to Win a Property Tax Appeal?
The evidence assessors weigh most—comparable sales, defect photos, repair estimates, and appraisals—and how to organize it into a clear, persuasive packet.
How to Find Comparable Sales to Support a Property Tax Appeal
A practical guide to choosing strong comparable sales, pulling recent transaction data, and lining them up against your assessed value to build a credible property tax appeal.
How Property Tax Appeals Work: A Homeowner's Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-language walkthrough of the full property tax appeal path — from reading your assessment notice to informal review to a formal hearing.